Friday, April 10, 2009

Sudan: Tribalism Frustrating Peace Work, Anglican Head Says


It cost Sudan the lives of more than 2 million people to the war but the nation is still divided by tribalism, corruption and nepotism, the head of the Anglican Church has said.

In his Easter message, Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul Yak of the Episcopal Church of Sudan challenged Christians to be "the light of the world, shining like stars in the darkness, so that we can achieve the goals of our nation. Let us throw away tribalism, corruption and hatred, as we the new? are born again and put on our new selves."

He reminded the faithful that they were a new tribe of God joined together by deep and unchanging loyalty and friendships. Archbishop Deng decried the conflicts among Sudanese communities which are delaying the process of peace-building.

"Quarrelling over land and cattle is causing us to continue fighting in Sudan. This is a betrayal of this land and our heroes who fought for us to enjoy it."

He appealed to all Christians in the Sudan to take Christ's words of peace and unity seriously and recognise the Gospel mandate to take the lead in bringing peace back to the nation.

"I am appealing to our communities that tribalism has become a major concern in our nation, and that if we are not very careful it will destroy the unity of our country. The division of people along ethnic lines is a very dangerous weapon that can be used against our communities by the enemies of peace."

More here-

http://allafrica.com/stories/200904090821.html

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